The Rakovnický potok is a stream in the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Berounka River. It flows through the Central Bohemian Region. It is long.
Etymology The name means 'Rakovník stream' in Czech.
Characteristic
The Rakovnický potok originates in the territory of Drahouš in the Rakovník Uplands at an elevation of and flows to Křivoklát, where it enters the Berounka River at an elevation of . It is long. Its drainage basin has an area of .
The longest tributaries of the Rakovnický potok are: Tributary Length (km) Side Lišanský potok 19.2 left Kolešovický potok 12.7 left Ryšava 9.1 left Petrovický potok 8.3 right
Course The most notable settlement on the stream is the town of Rakovník. The stream flows through the municipal territories of Drahouš, Krty, Jesenice, Oráčov, Švihov, Pšovlky, Šanov, Senomaty, Rakovník, Pavlíkov, Lašovice, Pustověty, Velká Buková, Městečko and Křivoklát.
Bodies of water There are 224 bodies of water in the basin area. A system of fishponds is built on the upper course of the stream. The largest of them is Velký rybník with an area of .
Nature The lower couse of the stream flows through the Křivoklátsko Protected Landscape Area.
Common fish in the river include river trout, stone loach and European perch.
See also List of rivers of the Czech Republic
References
External links
River flow at Rakovník station – Flood Warning and Forecasting Service of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute